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Samsung MV800 vs Samsung ST600

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Samsung MV800 front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs

Samsung MV800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
  • Introduced September 2011
Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Photography Glossary

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung ST600 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Samsung MV800 vs Samsung ST600, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both built by Samsung. The resolution of the MV800 (16MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The MV800 was released 21 months after the ST600 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the MV800 matches up versus the ST600 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Samsung ST600

 MV800 ST600 
IntroducedSeptember 2011January 2010Newer by 21 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Samsung MV800

 ST600 MV800 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k460kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Samsung MV800 and Samsung ST600

 MV800 ST600 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung MV800 has got outside measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung ST600 has dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Samsung MV800 vs Samsung ST600 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the MV800 against the ST600.

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung ST600 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the MV800 and ST600 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the MV800 and ST600.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung MV800 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern MV800 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung ST600 sensor size comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung MV800 Portrait photography information
Samsung ST600 Portrait photography information
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
29
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung MV800 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST600 as a Street photography camera
74
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than competition (121g)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than others (150g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung MV800 Sports photography information
Samsung ST600 Sports photography information
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung MV800 Travel photography advice
Samsung ST600 Travel photography advice
71
lighter than competition (121 grams)
has focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
features focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (150 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung MV800 Landscape photography info
Samsung ST600 Landscape photography info
43
really wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
43
rather wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung MV800 Vlogging info
Samsung ST600 Vlogging info
34
really wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competition (121g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
30
rather wide (27mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
heavier than others (150 grams)
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Samsung MV800 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung MV800 and Samsung ST600
 Samsung MV800Samsung ST600
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung MV800 Samsung ST600
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-09-01 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 4800
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 1,152 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 5.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lbs) 150 gr (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model BP70 SLB07
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Micro SD MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $499 $330